Exclusive: Libertarian MP John Ruddick says ‘the gods have smiled on us’ after a Liberal party bungle opened the door for others seeking council seatsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMore than 120 people running in the New South Wales local government elections have been identified by researchers as possible “fringe” candidates, including conspiracy theorists and people backed by a high-profile anti-lockdown campaigner.These candidates make up about 3% of the 3,816 people vying for 1,230 council positions across NSW, according to new research. Some could be elected given a NSW Liberals bungle meant the major party failed to nominate more than 100 candidates.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…
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Publish date : 2024-09-13 02:55:29
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Conspiracists and people linked to anti-lockdown campaigner among 120 ‘fringe’ candidates in NSW council elections
